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Which of the following sources is found in most pharmacies and is often used for brand and generic names?


Which of the following sources is found in most pharmacies and is often used for brand and generic names?
A. AHFS Drug Information
B. Drug Facts & Comparisons
C. Drugdex
D. AskAdvice

All pharmacies have these charts and directories which assist them as there are so many drugs on the market that it is not possible to know them all with the various side effects and which medicines can be taken together.
Hope this answers your question.

PDR: Physican's Desk Reference

No respectable pharmacy would have a PDR, unless they need a doorstop.
Before computerization, B would be the correct answer. Since computerization, you see more variety. For instance, Walgreens uses Clinical Pharmacology Online as their legal reference.

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